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Ultra-Low Jitter: A Programmable Oscillator with Internal EEPROM from Texas Instruments

Ultra-Low Jitter: A Programmable Oscillator with Internal EEPROM from Texas Instruments

The LMK61E07 is an I2C-controlled programmable variable frequency oscillator that can be used as an adjustable frequency source in computer networking, medical imaging, FPGA, and broadcast video applications.


News Jun 14, 2018 by Mark Hughes
Two New SPI Analog Mux Switches from Analog Devices

Two New SPI Analog Mux Switches from Analog Devices

Analog Devices recently announced two new SPI-controlled analog mux switches: the ADGS1208, which has eight single channels, and the ADGS1209, which has four differential channels.


News May 25, 2018 by Nick Davis
A New High-Performance Digital MEMS Microphone from Infineon

A New High-Performance Digital MEMS Microphone from Infineon

Here's a breakdown of Infineon's new high-performance digital MEMS microphone that offers power-optimized modes for low-current consumption devices.


News Feb 21, 2018 by Nick Davis
One-Time Programmable Memory in Action: A 3-Channel User-Programmable Clock Generator from IDT

One-Time Programmable Memory in Action: A 3-Channel User-Programmable Clock Generator from IDT

IDT’s new MicroClock programmable clock generator is a 3-channel (3-PLL-architecture), low-power, user-programmable clock, intended for handheld and wearable devices.


News Feb 16, 2018 by Nick Davis
Design Kits Raising the Game for Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service

Design Kits Raising the Game for Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service

Here is a view of development boards for Amazon's Alexa audio technology and how they simplify design for voice-enabled speakers, appliances, and panels.


News Feb 06, 2018 by Majeed Ahmad
Designed for Aerospace Applications: A Radiation-Tolerant Microcontroller from Microchip

Designed for Aerospace Applications: A Radiation-Tolerant Microcontroller from Microchip

Microchip's ATmegaS64M1 AVR microcontroller offers enhanced radiation protection, an extended temperature range, and increased reliability for space and aerospace applications.


News Jan 10, 2018 by Nick Davis
Engineer Spotlight: Shafy Eltoukhy, Head of SiFive’s DesignShare Program

Engineer Spotlight: Shafy Eltoukhy, Head of SiFive’s DesignShare Program

AAC writer, Chantelle Dubois, had a chance to speak one-on-one with the head of SiFive's DesignShare program about the benefits to IP sharing, and what he believes will be important for the future of SoC design.


News Dec 21, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
A New Wireless-Enabled Audio Processor for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants

A New Wireless-Enabled Audio Processor for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants

Let's take a look at ON Semiconductor's new DSP-based hybrid IC solution that brings wireless connectivity to hearing aids and cochlear implants.


News Dec 11, 2017 by Nick Davis
SiFive Building RISC-V Ecosystem, One Partnership at a Time

SiFive Building RISC-V Ecosystem, One Partnership at a Time

The catalog of IPs includes security cores, Logic NVM technology, embedded analytics, and multicore debugging toolsets.


News Nov 28, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Nextchip SoC Teams Up with CEVA Platform to Boost Real-Time Image Processing for ADAS

Nextchip SoC Teams Up with CEVA Platform to Boost Real-Time Image Processing for ADAS

In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4 imaging and vision platform.


The LimeSDR Mini Open Source, USB, Programmable Software-Defined Radio

The LimeSDR Mini Open Source, USB, Programmable Software-Defined Radio

The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.


News Sep 26, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Oracle Announces the New SPARC M8 Processor

Oracle Announces the New SPARC M8 Processor

Oracle claims that their new SPARC M8 is the world's most advanced processor.


News Sep 21, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Teardown Tuesday: ThermoPro’s TP07 Wireless Digital Meat Thermometer

Teardown Tuesday: ThermoPro’s TP07 Wireless Digital Meat Thermometer

In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.


News Aug 08, 2017 by Nick Davis
The Brains of the Voyager Spacecraft: Command, Data, and Attitude Control Computers

The Brains of the Voyager Spacecraft: Command, Data, and Attitude Control Computers

Learn about the computers at the heart of the Voyager spacecraft operations.


News Jul 09, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Flexible, Low-Noise Frequency Generation: A New Programmable Clock IC from ON Semiconductor

Flexible, Low-Noise Frequency Generation: A New Programmable Clock IC from ON Semiconductor

Clock-generator ICs such as the NB3H73113G offer various features that are beneficial for your digital and mixed-signal designs.


News Jun 30, 2017 by Robert Keim
Texas Instruments Releases Reference Design for a 99% Efficient GaN Inverter Power Stage

Texas Instruments Releases Reference Design for a 99% Efficient GaN Inverter Power Stage

Texas Instruments has released a new reference design that claims up to 99% efficiency.


News Jun 29, 2017 by Kate Smith
Programming Languages for Embedded Systems 101: Background and Resources

Programming Languages for Embedded Systems 101: Background and Resources

A brief guide to some useful programming languages used in embedded systems design—and where you can learn, practice, and master them.


News May 26, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
ARM Announces DynamIQ Microarchitecture with Focus on Machine Learning and AI

ARM Announces DynamIQ Microarchitecture with Focus on Machine Learning and AI

ARM, the company known for powering mobile devices globally with its Cortex-A chips, recently announced DynamIQ Technology as the company’s next generation microarchitecture for heterogenous, accelerated, multi-core computing systems.


News Mar 28, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Working Towards 5G’s Incredible Data Rates

Working Towards 5G’s Incredible Data Rates

Keysight collaborates with UC San Diego to test the world's longest 5G link.


News Jan 09, 2017 by Dr. Steve Arar
Could Disposable Printed Electronics Be the Future of Packaging?

Could Disposable Printed Electronics Be the Future of Packaging?

Silicon-free printed electronics could give rise to tech that's designed to be thrown away.


News Dec 16, 2016 by Robin Mitchell